Pre-Discharge Home Safety Walkthrough
A non-clinical walkthrough of visible home hazards, shared with the family and care team with the family's written permission. It is not a therapy or medical assessment; questions about equipment or mobility go to the care team or a therapist.
| Report no. | HSW-2026-0007 |
| Home | Sample home (fictional) |
| Prepared for | Family and care team (with written consent) |
| Prepared by | Safety On Site, LLC |
| Areas covered | Entry, hallway, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, smoke alarms, exits |
Observations and suggested next steps
| Area | Observation | Priority | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallway | Loose throw rug at the bedroom door | High priority | Recommend removing or securing before discharge |
| Front entry | Two steps with no handrail | Medium priority | Discuss options with the care team or therapist |
| Bedroom path | Dim lighting between bed and bathroom | Medium priority | Consider adding lighting along the path |
| Bathroom | No grab bar by the tub; bath mat curling | Medium priority | Consider replacing the mat; direct equipment questions to the therapist |
| Smoke alarms | One in the hallway; none in the bedroom | Medium priority | Recommend a bedroom alarm; consider testing all alarms |
| Kitchen | Everyday items on high shelves | Routine | Consider waist-level storage |
| Emergency information | No emergency numbers posted | Routine | Consider posting numbers near the phone |
| Exits | Clear path to the main door | Good | None |